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WIND SONG
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WIND SONG |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania 
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WIND SONG She must have been the wind song of November That touched my ear and cradled me to sleep She must have been the warmth that I remember That still enfolds my essence when I weep She must be April’s promises of splendors About to drape the earth in floral bliss It is the hope that winter‘s blanket renders When greeted by a sweet maternal kiss She must have harbored all of wisdom’s glory And laid it there beside me on my bed It gently seeped from every nighttime story And cushioned every footstep that I tread And though I thought at times she was devoted To duties that I never understood I realize now that she was overloaded With burdens and the strains of motherhood If I were given one more chance at living The moments of my childhood, I would find It was a precious gift that she was giving Whenever she was leaving me behind She must have been the wind song of November That sweeps the field with promises of spring She must have been the one undying ember That dissipates the fears that life can bring She must have been the one whose love transcended The overwhelming forces of the sea She saved her splendid dreams that somehow ended And passed them on so lovingly to me Elizabeth Santos |
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
oh my gosh...this made my eyes sting...this is so wonderfully loving..I am keeping this one  Happy Mother's Day! |
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kayjay Member Elite
since 2002-06-24
Posts 2015Oregon |
You've such a deft choice of words and thoughts expressed here. Well said. Ken Through rubble and trouble and dark of night |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
You are one beautiful person. I appreciate this. best, martyjo |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
Oh my! Thank you for starting my day with a smile, a tear, and a wonderful memory as well of all of you down there. Gracious lady, Happy Mother's Day m'friend. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
Elizabeth, I feel the same way, a wonderful write. Love Sy |
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LeeJ Member Patricius
since 2003-06-19
Posts 13296 |
She must have been the one whose love transcended The overwhelming forces of the sea She saved her splendid dreams that somehow ended And passed them on so lovingly to me and isn't that what mothers do? So completely dedicated and in love with her family...she/they, have made us who we are...and mothers are just somehow filled wiht an endless love...powerful and able to endure.... Hugs to you dear poetess for a unique and amazing write...brings tears to the heart...with lots of memories...and to think of all we had because they sacrificed for us. Incredible! |
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Startime55 Member Elite
since 2003-04-05
Posts 2148Alberta, Canada |
BRAVO!!! And thank goodness she did pass it on to you....I love it...*hugs* |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
How beautiful this is!! I do hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day! ~Smiles & Hugs, Nancy~ Life is one great big canvas; |
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Martie
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since 1999-09-21
Posts 28049California |
She must have been some kind of wonderful, for you certainly are!  |
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